Run 10/4, Long (Easy) 2:10
I ran my long, easy run on Saturday morning at the Foothills. My warm up went well and the it took a while to get into the jist of running (but it usually takes me a while to get into the running mode). After I got into I was ready to go and overall I felt good. I did feel a slight pain on my left knee (on the side). As I was coming back I took a wrong turn and got lost which made my run longer than I had anticipated. Can you believe that I got lost?!? It happens to everyone : ) I just wanted to go downhill and it seemed like the mountains were getting steeper by the second! After I traced back I eventually made it to Camel's Back Park. I was very tired after the run and throughout the day, but it was a good tired.
Run 10/5
Today I did my slow recovery run for about 30 minutes and it felt good to let it all out!
Run 10/6
Today I did my slow run for about 40 minutes and I felt much better compared to yesterday. The weather was beautiful and I felt good.
Overall: I am getting blisters and it could very well be from my socks. I purchased some socks for running about a month ago, but I think I will need to make a stop at Shu's to confirm that I have the correct socks.
I will have the coaches take a peek at where my knee was hurting for any recovery tips!
Wow, one more run down and many more to come!
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Hi Mari!
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Yesss... especially for a long run I count on the first 20-30 minutes being a "warm up". In the marathon... the first 5-6 miles!
You got lost huh??? Well at least it wasn't a race. It's nice getting lost on long runs as long as it doesn't turn into a longER run! If you're knee is still painful.. take a day off and ice it.
Socks. NO COTTON! That is usually the first thing that will give you blisters. Also, hilly courses will do that. Body glide on the feet may help too. I like to run in thin socks, some people like thicker socks, but I seem to get blisters easier with them.
You're right on track Mari!!! Keep truckin' along!
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